[Hiring] Board Member @WeVote

Role Description

As a board member with WeVote, you can be a catalyst for positive change in American democracy, ensuring that citizens are informed, engaged, and able to exercise their fundamental right to vote. Your contribution is not only crucial but also deeply meaningful in shaping the future of the nation.

Board Position Overview

• Mission Stewardship and Strategic Planning
  • Organizational planning: Participate in strategic planning and assist in implementing goals and OKRs.
  • Mission Integrity: Make policy level decisions to deliver on the mission of WeVote.
  • Values Alignment: Uphold and champion our Core Values.
• Leadership and Resource Management
  • Executive Support: Support the Co-Executive Directors, agree on the job description, provide mentorship, and conduct annual performance evaluations.
  • Financial Stewardship: Ensure adequate resources for WeVote to fulfill its mission, assist in fundraising, develop an annual budget, and ensure financial controls are in place.
  • The Give/Get: Achieve a specific give/get of $5,000 annually through personal donations and community fundraising.
  • Recruit and onboard new board members: Create a balanced board composition with specific areas of responsibilities.
  • Regularly attend board meetings: Participate in working committees such as operations, fundraising, marketing/comms, and finance.
  • Ensure legal and ethical integrity: Establish/oversee operational policies to adhere to legal standards and ethical norms.
• Organizational Operations
  • Strengthen WeVote’s product and services: Ensure that products and services deliver on its mission.
  • Enhance WeVote’s Brand/Public Standing: Act as a key link to the community and media, spreading awareness using personal, professional, and social media networks.

Qualifications

• Civic Commitment: A registered U.S. voter with a deep-seated passion for strengthening American Democracy.
• Financial Capabilities: Skilled in budget management, financial review, and critical analysis.
• Connection: Ability to commit 4–8 hours per month to stay engaged with the organization’s cadence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven Experience: 3-5 years of non-profit board experience, preferably in the democracy/civic tech space.
• Leadership Background: 5+ years of personnel management experience (volunteer management experience a plus).

Core Competencies

• High-level communication and networking skills.
• A collaborative spirit and willingness to support a 100% volunteer workforce.
• A drive for personal excellence and a desire to do work that makes a measurable difference.